CDL Class A Delivery Driver — On‑Time, Safe Deliveries

Shepherd Electric Supply; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance coverage

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Stable employer

On-time culture

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD, is hiring a full-time delivery professional to transport electrical materials to job sites and contractor yards. You will uphold safety standards, verify delivery accuracy, and coordinate with dispatch to avoid delays while representing the Shepard brand with professionalism.

You must have a valid CDL A, DOT and medical certifications, and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Current DOT and Medical Certification cards required.
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to operate tractor-trailer with manual transmission.
• Knowledge of air brake systems.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. regularly.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain through onsite training.
• Available for schedule adjustments as business needs require
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Strong verbal communication skills — you relay information clearly and on time.
• Familiarity with the area - delivery routes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer and box/flatbed trucks on assigned routes throughout the service area.
• Deliver electrical materials accurately and on time to job sites, contractor yards, and customer locations.
• Confirm delivery accuracy before departure and document any discrepancies immediately.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch and branch operations if a delivery is at risk of delay.
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections every shift.
• Operate equipment safely and in full compliance with DOT regulations and Shepherd safety standards.
• Report mechanical issues, equipment needs, or safety concerns to leadership without delay.
• Maintain current CDL Class A license, DOT certification, and medical certification at all times.
• Assist with loading and unloading as needed, including wrapping pallets and staging outbound freight.
• Support warehouse operations during non-driving time, including picking and packing customer orders.
• Represent Shepherd professionally at every delivery — your conduct is the customer’s experience of our brand.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT cert

Three years driving

Tractor-trailer

Air brakes

Lifting 80 lbs

Strong communication

Delivery routes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification preferred

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD, is hiring a full-time delivery professional to transport electrical materials to job sites and contractor yards. You will uphold safety standards, verify delivery accuracy, and coordinate with dispatch to avoid delays while representing the Shepard brand with professionalism.

You must have a valid CDL A, DOT and medical certifications, and at least 3 years of driving experience.